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April 17: St. Andrew's Lutheran Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 pm. Both in person and via zoom. Please contact us for a Zoom invitation. Standrewme.org or 207-667-7641.  All are invited to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 175 Downeast Highway, Ellsworth, for Holy Week.

April 18: St. Andrew's Lutheran Good Friday Service with worship at Noon & 7:00 pm. All are invited to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 175 Downeast Highway, Ellsworth, for Holy Week. 7 pm service is available via zoom or in person. Please contact us for a Zoom invitation. Standrewme.org or 207-667-7641.

April 19: Orrington Lighthouse Church, 696 River Rd., is having an Easter egg hunt at 1:00 PM. This is a FREE event, and we encourage the community to come with their children for arts and crafts, learning to true meaning of Easter, baked goods, hunting down over 500 Easter eggs, 4 golden eggs for some prizes and then a chance to win 1 of the 6 bikes that we are giving away to 6 blessed children. 

April 20: St. Andrew's Lutheran Easter Sunday, we invite you for Easter Breakfast at 9AM (free will offering) and Festival Worship at 10AM (in-person and on Zoom). Please contact us for a Zoom invitation. Standrewme.org or 207-667-7641. God's blessings! 

April 25-27: Weekend to Remember Maine Portland ME - Sable Oaks South Portland. Refresh your marriage with great workshops for newlyweds, seasoned marriages, blended families, military families, law enforcement and community service families - come laugh, learn and meet new friends! 50% off if you register by January 20, 2025.

April 26: Women's Conference This event will be held at First Baptist Church of Harmony, 20 High Street, Harmony, Maine. The day begins at 8 a.m. with a coffee break and concludes at 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. This is a free event with the opportunity to donate to help cover expenses.  Ginger Millermon, speaker, songwriter, and recording artist, will be our guest speaker at our women's conference, which will be based on her life-changing testimony and music. Pre-registration is encouraged; call Emmy Young at 207-343-1315, or respond on our Facebook event page: Ginger Millermon Everything We Need, His Strength for Our Journey.

April 26: Benefit Service and Potluck Dinner for the Conflict in the Democratic Republic Of Congo. Hosted by: African Nazarene Ministries - Bangor at the Bangor Church of the Nazarene 1465 Union Street, Bangor at 4:00 PM. Come for a time of worship, prayer, and fundraising to support charities working for peace in the Congo. The service will be followed by a potluck dinner. Call 512-770-5589 / 937-344-6916 for more information

May 2-August 8: Grief Share Old Town United Methodist Church is sponsoring a grief support group called Grief Share. This is a support group open to anyone in the area who has suffered the loss of a loved one. Griefshare is a 13 week program held on Fridays beginning May 2nd until August 8. Meetings will be held at Old Town United Methodist Church, 726 Stillwater Ave. from 10:00am-11:30 am. Sessions will include a presentation, workbook activities, & small group discussion. The workbook is $22, but they will work with you to be sure everyone has a workbook. For more information or questions, call Sue Gauthier 207-944-5323 or email [email protected].

May 6-August 5: Grief Share every Tuesday beginning on May 6th until August 5th from 6:30 pm -8:30 pm. at Old Town Christian Fellowship, 64 Water St. in Old Town. GriefShare is a support group for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. It's a 13 week program. Each session will include a presentation, workbook activities, & small group discussion. The workbook is $22, but they will work with you to be sure everyone has a workbook.  For more information or questions, call Sue Gauthier 207-944-5323 or email [email protected].

May 9-10: ORRINGTON LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH, 696 River Rd, is hosting NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND (NNE) WILDERNESS QUEST. Come set up camp on Friday, May 9th, starting at 4pm and spend the weekend until Saturday, May 10th at 4pm.
We have Fins and Furs Guide School based out of Skowhegan attending, a Maine Warden and so much more!
If any questions, please reach out and will be happy to assist in any way that we can.TICKETS: Early Bird- $30 until April 11th)
$40 After. To order tickets or more information visit:www.lighthousechurchme.org

May 9-10: Homeschoolers of Maine’s Convention at the Augusta Armory. This is HOME's 35th year providing encouraging and informational workshops, family-friendly activities, and fellowship for homeschool families. Bring the entire family for a full range of experiences for all ages! You won't want to miss the opportunity to come together and connect with fellow homeschoolers throughout Maine and beyond! Registration is at 8:30 am and sessions begin at 9:00 am. For more information & a full schedule, see homeschoolersofmaine.org/events-services/annual-convention/

May 24: Weekend to Remember Maine Portland ME - Sable Oaks South Portland. Refresh your marriage with great workshops for newlyweds, seasoned marriages, blended families, military families, law enforcement and community service families - come laugh, learn and meet new friends! 50% off if you register by January 20, 2025. 

​June 13: GriefShare is sponsoring a special program "Loss of a Spouse." at 10:00 am at the Old Town United Methodist Church located at 726 Stillwater Ave. in Old Town. 
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June 17: GriefShare is sponsoring a special program "Loss of a Spouse" at 6:30 pm at the Old Town Christian Fellowship Church, located at 64 Water St. in Old Town. 

July 14-18: VBS at Harvest Chapel in Levant HOWDY, Partners! Dust off your boots, grab your bandana and get ready for a rootin'tootin' time at Wonder Junction! Join us as we gallop through the wonder-filled West, where we will learn about the grandest wonder of all- Jesus Christ. Wonder Junction will be an adventure filled with excitement, so contact us today!
FREE, Light Supper at 5:30, VBS from 5:55-8:00 pm. Pre-register at www.Harvestchapellevant.com by July 9th for a free children's t-shirt! Harvest Chapel is located at 3531 Union Street.
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Ongoing: Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered 12 step program, meets every Saturday at the Mansion Church, 96 Center St. in Bangor at 6:00 PM. For more information, call 207-949-2273.

​Ongoing: Abortion Recovery Ongoing: Abortion Recovery Abortion recovery class begins September 11 Monday 6 pm. This is a 9-week class called "Forgiven and Set Free." Most women regret their choice to abort their child(ren). First Step Pregnancy Resource Center offers a biblically sound healing program that tackles this issue that most women keep hidden for fear of judgement and shame and believe it is unforgivable which is so far from the truth. If you truly wish to be forgiven and set free contact First Step at 942-1611, email info@ firststepbangor.com. It is a safe, friendly and confidential environment where you will meet others that share the same choice and grieve alongside. ​

​Ongoing:  Women's weekly Bible study beginning Tuesday, September 18 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at Pilgrim Church, located at 375 Mt. Hope Ave., Bangor.   For more information please contact Pilgrim Church at (207) 942-8054 or JoAnn Lancaster at (207) 942-1269.

Ongoing: The Good News Club sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship of Central Maine, will meet weekly at the Bangor Church of the Nazarene, 1465 Union Street in Bangor from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. All children ages 6-12 are welcome and encouraged to come, have a fun time, and learn more about Jesus.

Ongoing: Solid Rock Cure for Addiction Meetings every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at Calvary Chapel Kennebec Valley, 165 River Rd., Fairfield. Applying Biblical truth to the root of addiction. For more information, call 509-5528 or visit Facebook/Solid Rock. 

Ongoing:  Welcome To Housing has helped individuals and families as they move from shelter programs to a place of their own.  We provide home goods, kitchen, bed and bath items donated through the community!  visit WelcomeToHousing.com for more information

Ongoing:  The Serenity Recovery Group is a support group for recovering alcoholics, those who are currently struggling with alcohol addiction or live with  someone who is.  They meet at Crosspoint Church, 1476 Broadway in Bangor Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in Room 8 .  For  more information contact the church office at (207) 947-6576.

Ongoing: Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Inc. and the Kinship Program is a non-profit organization that partners with DHHS to provide support, training , education, listening support, referrals and materials goods to Resource parents (foster, adoptive, kinship and permanency guardianship provided).  The services are also available to families who are not involved with DHHS.   The organization is located at 34 Main Street, Orono.  More information is available by calling (207) 827-2331, fax (207) 889-6978, or email  [email protected]t or visit their website at affm.net

Ongoing:  Guilford United Methodist Church Food Cupboard is open on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 PM and is available to anyone needing assistance who lives in Elliotsville, Monson, Willimantic, Blanchard, Abbot, Guilford, Sangerville, Parkman, Wellington or Cambridge.  Food Cupboard is located at 3 School Street in Guilford.

Ongoing:  Partnership Food Pantry- Guilford is open to anyone with unmet food needs.  They operate the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from noon until 3:00 PM, and as needed on an emergency basis.  They are located at 84 Elm Street in Guilford, ME and may be reached by phone at (207) 518-8833. mainepartnership.org 

Ongoing:  Spaghetti Dinner at Lincoln Center Baptist Church - every 4th Thursday of the month. Free Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner with garlic bread, drinks & dessert.  Dinner is served from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.  The church also offers a chairlift for those who need handicap accessibility.  

Ongoing:  Partnership Food Pantry- Greenville is open to anyone with unmet food needs.  They operate the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 11:00 AM to noon, and as needed on an emergency basis.  They are located behind the fire station on Minden Street in Greenville and may be reached by phone at (207) 518-8833.  mainepartnership.org

Ongoing:  Momentum Student Ministries at The Rock Church, Ohio Street, Bangor.  A monthly gathering of local youth in the greater Bangor area.  Live music, food, prizes and a message from a local Youth Pastor.  Always the 1st Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. #momentuminbangor or facebook.com/TrcYouth.  

Ongoing:  Bib and Tucker Food and Clothing Ministry located at Christian Ridge Church on Christian Ridge Rd, Ellsworth.  Serving the Ellsworth and surrounding areas.  Opened Monday 12:00 to 2:00 PM; Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM - Noon.  For more details, please call (207) 613-4566.

Ongoing:  Safe families for Children creates extended family-like supports for desperate families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by faith to keep children safe and keep families together.  SFFC is a movement of local churches who volunteer in locations throughout Maine.  Please go to safe-families.org to see how you and/or your church can participate in this 'loving your neighbor' the Safe Families way.  You may also contact Robin Chamberlain at (207) 263-5530 or   [email protected]
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Ongoing: Youth and Kids' Club each Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Glad Tidings Church, 1033 Broadway, Bangor, Maine.  Students from high school down to pre-K choose either sports or crafts followed by Bible time (elementary or teen) and then a light dinner.  Free of charge.  For more information please call (207) 941-0324.
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Ongoing: Second Chance Clothing at First Baptist Church of Waldoboro will be open the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  They offer FREE, clean, gently used, quality clothing for men, women, children, and infants.  They also offer quality shoes and some dressy shoes.  Please contact Debbie at (207) 701-9770 for more information and follow us on  Facebook.